Pronunciation: [fˈʌθɔːk] (IPA) 
The word "Futhorc" is spelled with a combination of letters that can be a challenge to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈfuːθɔːrk/. The letter "c" at the end of the word is pronounced as "k," while "th" makes the sound represented by /θ/. The "u" in the middle of the word is pronounced as /uː/. Futhorc is an Old English term used to refer to the runic alphabet used by Anglo-Saxon speakers in England.
Futhorc is the name given to the early English runic alphabet, used primarily from the 5th to 11th centuries in Anglo-Saxon England. It is derived from the Old English word "fuþorc," which represents the first six letters of this runic script. Futhorc is considered an extension or modification of the older Germanic runic system known as the Elder Futhark.
The Futhorc alphabet consists of 33 characters, unlike the Elder Futhark's 24. It is characterized by angular shapes and straight lines, with each rune typically representing a single consonant sound. The lack of distinct vowel symbols in Futhorc makes it difficult to determine the exact pronunciation or vocalization of words written in this script.
Futhorc runes were often inscribed onto various objects like jewelry, weapons, and memorial stones, serving both practical and symbolic purposes. The script was primarily used for writing in Old English, but it also appeared in inscriptions written in Latin or other languages.
With the spread of Christianity and the adoption of the Latin alphabet in England, Futhorc gradually fell out of use by the 11th century. However, its legacy can still be found in some modern English words derived from Old English, such as "friend," "gift," and "garden," which were originally written using Futhorc runes. Today, Futhorc remains an important historical artifact and a subject of study for linguists and runologists interested in the ancient English writing system.
The word Futhorc is derived from the first six letters of the runic alphabet used by the old Germanic peoples, namely the Anglo-Saxons and Frisians. The runic alphabet is known as the Futhark, named after the sounds represented by the first six letters: F, U, Th, A, R, and K. The Anglo-Saxons added an additional letter C to represent a specific sound in their language, resulting in the name Futhorc.
